Import/export HS code 292090: Various chemical compounds
Other chemical compounds not listed elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,279,431 |
| France | 12,488,186 |
| Belgium | 8,083,580 |
| Netherlands | 6,731,597 |
| China | 6,002,420 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,084,004 | 15,195,427 | +2,111,423 |
| France | 5,571,680 | 6,916,506 | +1,344,826 |
| Belgium | 4,497,291 | 3,586,289 | -911,002 |
| Netherlands | 3,037,580 | 3,694,017 | +656,437 |
| China | 3,241,829 | 2,760,591 | -481,238 |
| United States | 847,655 | 995,929 | +148,274 |
| India | 305,265 | 542,588 | +237,323 |
| Japan | 183,438 | 343,545 | +160,107 |
| Sweden | 0 | 370,315 | +370,315 |
| Hungary | 85,980 | 235,663 | +149,683 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,855,251 |
| France | 12,004,293 |
| Belgium | 9,830,372 |
| China | 8,776,927 |
| United States | 2,302,606 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,512,639 | 15,342,612 | +1,829,973 |
| France | 5,162,996 | 6,841,297 | +1,678,301 |
| Belgium | 5,087,665 | 4,742,707 | -344,958 |
| China | 4,495,308 | 4,281,619 | -213,689 |
| United States | 1,066,829 | 1,235,777 | +168,948 |
| Japan | 488,347 | 707,069 | +218,722 |
| India | 302,549 | 611,612 | +309,063 |
| United Kingdom | 493,440 | 129,412 | -364,028 |
| Hungary | 317,820 | 233,183 | -84,637 |
| Sweden | 0 | 368,568 | +368,568 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,787,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,033,247 |
| Air transport | 2,373,501 |
| Other | 65,278 |
| Road transport | 57,372 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,037,351 | 19,749,841 | +3,712,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,971,213 | 14,062,034 | +90,821 |
| Air transport | 1,122,696 | 1,250,805 | +128,109 |
| Other | 50,730 | 14,548 | -36,182 |
| Road transport | 13,328 | 44,044 | +30,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,761,340 |
| London | 16,497,528 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,440,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,238,894 |
| Hull | 5,462,468 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,002,202 | 10,759,138 | +756,936 |
| London | 7,792,163 | 8,705,365 | +913,202 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,613,165 | 3,827,164 | +1,213,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,159,119 | 3,079,775 | -79,344 |
| Hull | 2,429,968 | 3,032,500 | +602,532 |
| Killingholme | 856,321 | 1,616,356 | +760,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,354,090 | 965,205 | -388,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 696,911 | 944,669 | +247,758 |
| Dover | 890,661 | 708,643 | -182,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,928 | 186,052 | -116,876 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 43 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,830,406 |
| Germany | 1,343,585 |
| Ireland | 756,388 |
| Switzerland | 642,249 |
| France | 595,663 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 971,701 | 858,705 | -112,996 |
| Germany | 711,695 | 631,890 | -79,805 |
| Ireland | 367,463 | 388,925 | +21,462 |
| Switzerland | 546,543 | 95,706 | -450,837 |
| France | 241,218 | 354,445 | +113,227 |
| Canada | 942 | 370,295 | +369,353 |
| Netherlands | 243,233 | 49,799 | -193,434 |
| Belgium | 45,518 | 238,713 | +193,195 |
| Czechia | 0 | 197,232 | +197,232 |
| South Korea | 175,364 | 1,518 | -173,846 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,480 |
| Ireland | 1,829 |
| New Zealand | 35 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 8,480 | +8,480 |
| Ireland | 348 | 1,481 | +1,133 |
| New Zealand | 35 | 0 | -35 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,447,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,591,324 |
| Air transport | 1,223,712 |
| Other | 10,428 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,825,562 | 1,621,557 | -204,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,442,316 | 1,149,008 | -293,308 |
| Air transport | 440,759 | 782,953 | +342,194 |
| Other | 467 | 9,961 | +9,494 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,693,309 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,203,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 780,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 710,730 |
| Middlesbrough | 522,103 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 936,431 | 756,878 | -179,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 484,285 | 719,272 | +234,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 487,774 | 292,885 | -194,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,004 | 498,726 | +286,722 |
| Middlesbrough | 172,669 | 349,434 | +176,765 |
| Felixstowe | 415,372 | 66,645 | -348,727 |
| Holyhead | 216,664 | 253,007 | +36,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,154 | 102,699 | -234,455 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,998 | 88,393 | -27,605 |
| Heysham | 92,819 | 46,617 | -46,202 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 292090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical compounds not listed elsewhere